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Double-Chocolate Flourless Brownies

By Laura McClain

4.2

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a close up of brownies on a white plate
Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Prop Styling by Gerri Williams, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi

These brownies just happen to be flourless (and hence, gluten-free), but their deep chocolatey flavor will find fans everywhere. Chef Laura McClain developed this recipe with postpartum cooking in mind as a calorie-and-nutrient-rich snack for new mothers. It was also created to be a versatile recipe: As written, it features almond butter or peanut butter, but you can easily swap in another nut butter. Tip in a touch of almond extract along with the vanilla called for, if you’d like. Either ghee or extra-virgin olive oil works as well, making the brownies extra pantry-friendly.

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